Things To Do In Kollam

Are you planning to spend a long tour in India? Then you can plan your trip to any state in India as every state in India is having its own history and welcomes tourists from all parts of the world. Among so many interesting places, you have Kerala, which is said to be the God own land. Kerala is the perfect place to spend your holiday in India. It is full of lakes and greenery. Kollam, India is a very beautiful town in Kerala and there are many things to see and enjoy here. Kollam is also called as Quilon and this place was formerly known as Desinganadu is a seaport town which is located very close to Thiruvananthapuram district. The 4th largest city in Kerala is Kollam and this place is more popular for cashew production and also in coir manufacturing.

There are many other things for which this place is popular and that is there are a lot of old temples and churches as well. There is a lot of history associated with these churches and temples. Lakes and the green forest areas here are also interesting for those who want to make the trip exciting and adventurous as well. There are many reasons why this place Kollam keeps attracting tourists from all parts of the world round the year. So, what are you waiting for? Plan a great holiday in this place along with your family and enjoy the beauty of south Indian town Kollam.

When To Go:

The weather conditions of Kollam are never harsh and hence you can visit this place at any time during the year. Winter and Summer are so pleasant that you will be able to go for sightseeing very happily. You will see just slight variations in the temperature during these two seasons and hence no worries. When it comes to rainy season, then you will be able to see an entirely new Kollam as if this place was dipped in the rainwater and cleaned completely. You will be able to see the greenery, very clearly and hence the beauty of this place enhances during rainy season.

So, this is one of the reasons why you can plan your trip anytime round the year, but if you are looking for a very pleasant time to travel to this Kollam, then you can plan it between August to March. This is the peak time in Kollam, when there will be too many tourists visiting the place, but this is an age old story. Now you will be able to see tourists round the clock. The hotels and flight tickets also would be a bit expensive during these months. Normally, when you are planning any trip to any holiday destination, you will avoid the Monsoon months. If you are doing the same thing with Kerala tours, then you are going to miss the best part of this place. Kerala is going to be at its best during Monsoon season. The trees look really beautiful, you can see or smell dust in the air and the hills of Kollam are going to mesmerize you. The complete look of Kollam is going to be just breathtaking during Monsoons.

You must now be excited in booking your holiday packages in Kollam. But before you do that, don’t you think that there is something else that you should check out. You should check the interesting places to see and interesting things to do Kollam so that your trip is planned perfectly. There are many interesting things in Kollam, but let us have a look at a few of them for now:

Thangasseri light house

This is a going to be one of the most memorable places that you have visited in Kollam. Thangasseri light house is going to be interesting from inside, outside and also when you reach the top this place. You will have almost 200 steps to reach the top of the light house, which was constructed in the year 1902 and the way is also very narrow. This place is not advisable for kids an elderly person as the steps are too many and the way is too narrow that you cannot rest anywhere in between. But once you reach the lighthouse, the panoramic view of Kollam is going to be just amazing.

You will be able to see just the green trees and water all around you. You can easily reach this place as there are many buses and cabs available to reach this place from the city center. You should carry enough water along with you when you are planning to go to the top of the lighthouse. There is an entry fee to this place, but that is less than one dollar and what you get to see when you reach the top is worth more. A highly recommended place for all those people who love the panoramic view.

Munroe Island

When you are on a trip to any place in Kerala, then you should not miss backwater experience in the boats. Munroe Island is a place for short backwater experience in Kollam and this is going to be really amazing. You can take your entire family for this boat tour and it is going to be lovely if you are taking just your partner along with you on this boat ride. You may be surprised by seeing what this small boat tour has got for you to enjoy. The view is just amazing and picturesque.

If you are lucky enough, you will get a chance to see many interesting birds in this place and they are just beautiful. This Munroe Island is the only place where the boat ride is going to be pleasant and calm. All other places, you will have too much of a crowd and this crowd and noise will reduce the chances of seeing those beautiful birds. You will have a guide along with you, who is going to help you know more about Kollam and this Munroe Island. So, do not miss this place Munroe Island as it is quite interesting and relaxing.

Sasthamkotta Lake

Would it not be interesting to go for a country boat ride on the fresh water lake? If you are a person who is interested in this kind of natural beauty, then Sasthamkotta Lake is the place for your ride. You will get a very unique experience when you go for a ride on this lake, you feel completely rejuvenated and this place is very different from other places in Kollam.

It would be really an awesome experience if you are visiting this lake in the evening, maybe something around 4pm to 6pm. This lake is considered as the largest fresh water lake in Kollam and the breeze at this lake in the evening is just mesmerizing. You will not like to leave the place as it gets dark, but this place can be maintained little by the Kerala government. If maintained well, then this place is going to look much more beautiful than what it is at present. You are going to have great fun at this place and hence do not miss it at all.

The Cave Temple at Kottukal

Another masterpiece in Kollam is The Cave Temple at Kottukal. You will be amazed by the architectural design of this temple. This temple is special and made with a rock in the middle of the paddy fields. The people who love to admire nature and spend some calm time at temples, this place is really amazing. You should check about the timings of the temple for the people living in the surrounding places as there is poor support from the authorities of the temple and you will not have anyone to help you there.

You can also hire a guide along with you so that you can get complete information about the history of the temple and its exact timings as well. This place is definitely worth visiting as everything there is very calm and when you enter the temple you get a serene feeling. This temple is said to be built in between 6th to 8th century and it is just 45 kilometers away from Kollam and in a place Kottukal which means caved rock. The deity in this cave temple is Lord Ganesh and you should start your trip with temple to make safe and interesting as well.

Shenduruny Wildlife Sanctuary

Unlike all other tourist places in Kollam, this place Shenduruny Wildlife Sanctuary is calm and is going to make your trip unforgettable. This is a paradise for those who can spend their life just watching the beauty of nature. You can call this place as the best part of Kollam and by the time you finish your trip in Kollam, you are going to confirm this point that this is the best.

You will get a chance to see many interesting birds, so many species of birds that your kids are just going to love this place. Stay at the resorts in this Wildlife Sanctuary and you will have a great time here. You also have a small, rich rain forest in this place and this is called as the Chintharmony and you will love going trekking in this forest. Kollam is overall a beautiful place to spend your holiday.

Palaruvi Falls

An ideal place to go for a picnic and also an awesome tourist spot Palaruvi Falls is on the border of Tamil Nadu and Kerala. This place is just 70 kilometers away from Kollam and you can reach this place in two to three hours from Kollam. The waterfalls are natural and if you are visiting Kollam in rainy season, then you can enjoy more as the water flow is going to be really high.

The meaning of the word Palaruvi means “Stream of Milk” and is considered as the most picturesque waterfalls in entire Kollam. The waterfalls fall from a height of 300 feet. There are many waterfalls in Kollam, but nothing is as interesting as the Palaruvi waterfalls. If you are visiting in other seasons, the water flow may be less, but if you are planning in the rainy season, then everything in Kollam is going to look just mesmerizing.

Kollam Beach

If you are in a place where there are beaches, then your holiday is going to be incomplete without visiting the beaches. And when you are in Kollam, your trip is going to be incomplete without visiting Kollam Beach. There are many beaches in Kollam, but your trip cannot be complete without Kollam beach as this is the only clean beach in Kollam.

In spite of so many tourists and crowd around you, you will feel it is really calm and quite here. Another interesting thing that you can enjoy from this place is the sunset. Yes, the sunset that you get to enjoy from this beach cannot be enjoyed from elsewhere. It is just breathtaking and do not miss it. Plan your visit to this place somewhere around 4pm so that you don’t miss the view of the beach or the beginning of this beautiful sunset view. You have many stalls on the shore of the beach which sell many handicraft items. You can buy them, but make sure that you bargain before you buy.

Churches

Churches and temples are another important part of the tour in Kollam. There are many beautiful churches in Kollam, which are very old, but they look really good. Few of those interesting churches in Kollam that you should not miss are a Holy Cross church, St Thomas Syrian Catholic church and a few others. Make sure that you visit at least these two churches on your trip. The church building and the interior of the church, both are really interesting, Plan your visit to church on weekdays so that you can enjoy the place, else on weekends you will not be able to enjoy well.

Temples

Now, coming to the list of temples in Kollam and the list is really huge. You should not miss the temples like Sri Mahaganapathi Temple, Kulathuppuzha Sastha Temple, Rameshwara Temple, Sastha Temple, Sree Venkatachalapathy Temple, Vilappuram Bhagavathy Temple and Sree Maha Ganapathy Temple.

These are the most popular temples in Kollam, while there are many more such temples in this place. But will be able to see other attractions in Kollam, if you are just visiting temples. But you can book a tour package through which you will be able to cover maximum temples of Kollam.

Sardar Vallabhai Patel Police Museum

A very interesting place in Kollam, which is very close to the Kollam railway station is Sardar Vallabhai Patel Police Museum. You will get all the information that you need to know about the police and their history. This museum is unique and different from all other museums in Kollam. You can take a guide along with you to get more clear information about this place. Do not miss it as it is a very interesting place. This place is something different and helpful information as well.

Spa and Ayurveda

Kerala is a place for Ayurveda and hence you should try the Spa and Ayurveda services that are available in Kollam. You will be relaxed with the services that you get here. You get a body massage, hair treatments, skin treatments, medicine for joints and almost all health issues. All the Ayurveda medicines are made from natural ingredients and hence they are safe to be used by anyone.

There are no side effects of using the Ayurveda medicine and you should also know another important point about this medicine and that is the medicine acts slowly on the human body but is very effective and gives permanent cure. Do not miss these treatments.

Sea Food

Now it is time to pamper your taste buds with the yummy Sea Food of Kerala. Seafood is very popular in this place Kerala and Kollam is going to serve you the mouthwatering food. You are going to love the taste of this amazing food in Kollam, but all the food in Kollam or Kerala are prepared with Coconut oil. When you are visiting any restaurant, then make sure that you check this point before you order the food. If you want to taste the food made with coconut oil, then you can go for it else find a hotel which does not use coconut oil for cooking.

Kollam is an amazing place in Kerala and you should plan a trip of at least 10 to 15 days to have a great time here. All the lakes, beaches, waterfalls, churches, temples and many other things are important and interesting as well. You will not understand which attraction to skip if you are planning a short trip. If possible, and if you like enjoying the nature in the rain, then plan your trip in rainy season. You are going to see a very different look of Kollam, than what you have heard or seen online. The place is going to look completely new, as if it was renovated in the rainy season. Have a great trip to Kollam, India.

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